In this paper, we address the backlog sequencing problem in a flow-shop controlled by a CON\VIP production control system with the objective to minimise the make span We characterise the problem and analyse its similarities and differences with the permutation flow-shop problem A comparison of...

In this paper, we address the backlog sequencing problem in a flow-shop controlled by a CONWIP production control system with the objective to minimise the make span. We characterise the problem and analyse its similarities and differences with the permutation flow-shop problem. A comparison of...

Purpose – Though a few critics have questioned the effectiveness of the balanced‐scorecard approach in measuring business performance this approach has taken the academic and business community by storm. However, the approach proposed by Kaplan and Norton is not all‐encompassing as they...

Purpose – Unless the key measures are identified and managed, the entire concept of measurement would end up making one step forward and two steps sideways. The key is to identify those measures that add value to the measurement approach per se. The present work is yet another contribution to...

This proceedings volume contains a selection of 97 papers presented at the International Conference on Operations Research (OR 2001), the Annual Conference of the German Operations Research Society (GOR). The contributions cover the broad interdisciplinary spectrum of Operations Research and...